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CHANGE OF USE FROM GARAGE TO MICRO BREWERY FOR THE MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION/SALE INCLUDING DEMOLISHING AND REBUILDING THE LEAN TO THE REAR THE BUILDING TO PROVIDE FOR THE STAFF WELFARE FACILITIES WITH ON-SITE PRE-TREATMENT OF EFFLUENT AND CONNECTION TO THE MAIN SEWER ALSO AND ALL OTHER SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS. A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT (NIS) ACCOMPANIES THIS APPLICATION

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development was refused primarily due to a lack of sufficient information and assessment regarding the efficacy of a proposed temporary on-site wastewater treatment plant and its potential significant adverse effects on the water quality and integrity of the adjacent Sessiagh Lough SAC (Site Code 000185).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of the development is generally acceptable as it involves the reuse of a brownfield site within the Portnablagh settlement framework boundary.
  • While issues regarding access, traffic safety, and residential amenity were deemed manageable through conditions, the proposed wastewater treatment strategy is technically unsubstantiated.
  • The Board is precluded from granting permission because the Natura Impact Statement failed to evaluate the potential impacts of the on-site wastewater treatment system on the Sessiagh Lough SAC, leaving a gap in the Appropriate Assessment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024Chapter 15 of Part CPolicy ED-P-2Policy ED-P-4Policy ED-P-14 (a-n)

Decision Document Summary

This report concerns a proposed change of use from a derelict garage and former petrol filling station to a microbrewery for manufacturing and distribution/sales at Rockhill, Portnablagh, Co. Donegal. The 0.28ha site is situated along the N56 and directly abuts the Sessiagh Lough SAC. The Inspector noted that while the municipal wastewater treatment plant is currently overloaded, the applicant's proposal for a temporary on-site Klargester biodisc treatment system lacked the necessary technical d...
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